Royal Edinburgh Ticket

Book this Royal Edinburgh Ticket to explore Edinburgh's attractions for 48 hours via a hop-on hop-off bus.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Details

The ticket includes:

Edinburgh CastleRoyal Yacht BritanniaHolyroodhouse PalaceUnlimited journeys on 3 sightseeing bus routes

How it Works

The ticket is valid for 48 hours from the first use. For instance, if activated on Monday at 12 pm, it is valid until 11:59 am on Wednesday.

Ticket Collection

To utilize the Royal Edinburgh Ticket, redeem the voucher at the Waterloo Place sightseeing bus stop.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Schedule

Edinburgh Castle

Open daily:

April 1 - September 30: 9:30 am - 6 pm (final admission at 5 pm)October 1 - March 31: 9:30 am - 5 pm (final admission at 4 pm)

Royal Yacht Britannia

Open daily:

January - March: 10 am - 5 pm (final admission at 3 pm)April - August: 9:30 am - 6 pm (final admission at 4 pm)September: 10 am - 6 pm (final admission at 4 pm)October: 10 am - 5:30 pm (final admission at 3:30 pm)November - December: 10 am - 5 pm (final admission at 3 pm)

Holyroodhouse Palace

November 1 - March 31: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (final admission at 3:15 pm)April 1 - October 31: 9:30 am - 6 pm (final admission at 4:30 pm)

The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except from May 25 to September 8, when it is open daily. It will also be closed from May 12 to May 20, and June 26 to July 3, 2026, allowing access to The King's Gallery and a temporary exhibit during those periods.

Edinburgh Tour Schedule

The bus operates daily, from April 2 to October 28, from 9:06 am to 5:54 pm, with departures every 12 minutes.

Regal Tour Schedule

The bus runs daily, from April 2 to October 28, from 9 am to 5:30 pm, with departures every 15 minutes.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Schedule

The bus runs daily, from April 2 to October 28, from 9 am to 6 pm, with departures every 10-12 minutes.

All schedules are subject to change.